Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Italian Judge Acquits Influencer Chiara Ferragni in Charity Fraud Case
Chiara Ferragni, a famous fashion influencer, was accused of misleading people about charity donations linked to the sale of her branded Christmas cakes and Easter eggs.
The court in Milan held a trial and decided that she is not guilty.
Ferragni said she is happy that the trial is over and that she acted in good faith.
She had to pay a fine and some money to charity earlier, but the court did not find her guilty of any crime.
She has many followers on Instagram and faced a lot of negative attention because of this case.
Chiara Ferragni was acquitted of fraud charges related to misleading charity claims.
Prosecutors had requested a sentence of one year and eight months.
Ferragni claimed she acted in good faith and was happy with the acquittal.
She was previously fined 1.1 million euros by Italy's competition authority and agreed to pay 1.2 million euros to a children's charity.
The case involved allegations that consumers were misled into thinking their purchases supported specific charities.
- Who
- Chiara Ferragni, an Italian fashion influencer
- What
- Acquittal in a fraud case involving misleading charity claims
- When
- January 14, 2024
- Where
- Milan, Italy
- Why
- The judge found no criminal relevance in the case, and Ferragni acted in good faith
- Influencer
- Chiara Ferragni
- Charges
- Fraud over misleading charity claims
- Requested Sentence
- One year and eight months
- Outcome
- Acquittal
- Fine by AGCM
- 1.1 million euros
- Charity Settlement
- 1.2 million euros
- Instagram Followers
- 28 million
- Hospital Involved
- Regina Margherita paediatric hospital